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Voted "Best Pizza" by Daily News readers. Pizza is taken seriously at this Lower East Side pizza restaurant. Chef/Owner Gigio Palazzo creates oblong Roman pies made with your choice of an ORGANIC MULTIGRAIN Crust or GLUTEN FREE crust. Pala is known for fresh, innovative pies such as "Zucca" pumpkin puree, pancetta and smoked scamorza cheese and "Bufala Cruda" oven melted cherry tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella and whole basil leaves. Pizzas are served on long wooden "Pala's" or pizza peels and are excellent for sharing in groups. In addition to pizzas, Palazzo serves up homemade specialties like "arancini" and "fiori di zucca" not to mention an impressive list of salads, pastas and desserts. **NEW GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN menus available. Wine, beer and a full bar top off the experience at Pala.

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“Safe, flavorful, gluten free dining”

I was nervous to come here because I am new to being Celiac / gluten free eating and haven’t dined out since I found out. After reading tons of reviews that clarified it being safe to eat here, I went for it.
It’s a cool little spot on the LES, perfect for a date night. Our waitress couldn’t be...read more

Went for a large office dinner. One of my colleagues has a gluten allergy so we chose Pala for its ability to make all pastas and pizzas gluten-free. We dined family style so basically everything we chose was gluten-free and quite delicious. You would never know the difference. All dishes were very tasty and I didn't miss a thing. Nice...
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The relaxed converted garage atmosphere of Pala is inviting, the server was very positive and helpful and the food is reliably good. A group of six, we ordered the same number of gluten free pizza options with no repeats and thus achieved a representative sampling. When the quartered oval individual pizzas arrived at our table, my first instinct was to...
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I was nervous to come here because I am new to being Celiac / gluten free eating and haven’t dined out since I found out. After reading tons of reviews that clarified it being safe to eat here, I went for it.
It’s a cool little spot on the LES, perfect for a date night. Our waitress couldn’t be nicer...
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The selection of wood fire oven pizza's were imaginative with a wide array of veggie, meat and gluten free choices. After 15 minutes of staring at my menu I was stuck on four different choices and finally went with the Broccolina: pork sausage, broccoli, fennel, shaved potatoes and mozzarella. None of the items overwhelmed the others and they complimented each...
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Pizza was amazeee. Service was not great at all. Put it this way, they totally forgot my food, but were gracious enough when they realized and the pizza was so great I would go back. The Parmesan and prosciutto pie is crazy good. Im vegetarian so I just had a piece with the Parmesan and it was so fresh. Obviously...
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We had 4 in our party and requested outdoor seating. We were told we could be seated outside but that the table was reserved in an hour. We took a chance and we did not feel rushed. Our server was ok. She lacked enthusiasm and while she wasn't rude, she was not friendly either. We had the calamari appetizer and...
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I am thinking this was not just an "off day" for the restaurant, staff, and food. I met friends there for lunch recently and from the moment we walked in there was a strange odor about the place. That was a turn-off immediately. My friend and I were shown to the rest room where the lighting was so poor you...
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The place is original, I like the concept. The vegan menu is extremely good, lovely vegan cheese on pizzas and pasta! Love the Italian authentic flavours! Don't miss the vegan chocolate cake, one of the best I ever tasted!

Whether you're gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or omnivore, you will be able to enjoy a delicious meal here. Service is nice, bar is hopping too. There aren't many seats so I'd recommend making a reservation if you can. Portions aren't huge though so if you're a big eater keep that in mind ;-)
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Restaurant Details

Location and Contact Information

Public Transportation: F & V trains to the 2nd Avenue/Lower East Side stop.

Location:
United States > New York (NY) > New York City>
> Lower East Side

Neighborhood: Lower East Side

Phone Number:
212-614-7252

Price and Cuisine

Average Prices:
USD 30 - 30

Cuisine:
Pizza

Restaurant Characteristics

Dining Style: Casual Dining

Description

Voted "Best Pizza" by Daily News readers. Pizza is taken seriously at this Lower East Side pizza restaurant. Chef/Owner Gigio Palazzo creates oblong Roman pies made with your choice of an ORGANIC MULTIGRAIN Crust or GLUTEN FREE crust. Pala is known for fresh, innovative pies such as "Zucca" pumpkin puree, pancetta and smoked scamorza cheese and "Bufala Cruda" oven melted cherry tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella and whole basil leaves. Pizzas are served on long wooden "Pala's" or pizza peels and are excellent for sharing in groups. In addition to pizzas, Palazzo serves up homemade specialties like "arancini" and "fiori di zucca" not to mention an impressive list of salads, pastas and desserts. **NEW GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN menus available. Wine, beer and a full bar top off the experience at Pala.

Open Hours

Sunday

12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Monday

12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Tuesday

12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Wednesday

12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Thursday

12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Friday

12:00 pm - 12:30 am

Saturday

12:00 pm - 12:30 am

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Staying in Lower East Side

Neighborhood Profile

Lower East Side

Straddling the bridge between New York’s thriving immigrant past and its modern transformation into a beacon of global art and culture, the Lower East Side is one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in the city. The blocks of tenements that represented the promise and blight of the Lower East Side immigrant experience now command top dollar for new residents. Right next to old-world delis, 24-hour bodegas, and the garment shops of Orchard Street, you’ll find hip clubs, fashionable bistros, and luxury hotels beckoning at all hours of the evening. If you love nightlife and live music, it’s hard to beat the scene here.

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